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Judge Demands King Murder Trial Begin

Judge Demands King Murder Trial Begin

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Two and a half years after the shooting death of gay California teen, Lawrence King, a jury may finally decide the fate of his alleged killer, Brandon McInerney.

The Los Angeles Times reports McInerney defense attorney Scott Wippert was denied another continuance in the trial by Ventura County Superior Court judge Charles Campbell. Siding with prosecutors, Campbell said on Wednesday that the defense had ample time to prepare for the trial of McInerney, who was 14 when he allegedly shot 15-year-old King on Feb. 12, 2008 at E.O. Green Middle School in Oxnard.

McInerney is being charged as an adult with first-degree murder with a gun enhancement charge and a hate crime allegation. The victim, an openly gay teen who would occasionally wear high-heels and make-up, often clashed with McInerney, especially in the days leading up to the incident.

A jury will be picked for the trial before an official start date is set.

Click here to read more about Lawrence King.

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Neal Broverman

Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
Neal Broverman is the Editorial Director, Print of Pride Media, publishers of The Advocate, Out, Out Traveler, and Plus, spending more than 20 years in journalism. He indulges his interest in transportation and urban planning with regular contributions to Los Angeles magazine, and his work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times and USA Today. He lives in the City of Angels with his husband, children, and their chiweenie.
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